DeVonta Smith is reportedly ready to make his NFL debut. The Eaglesrookie was kept out of Philadelphia's preseason opener last week with a knee sprainbut is expected to see the field Thursday night.Smith "will get some plays" against the Patriots Sam Waardenburg Jersey in Week 2 of the preseason, NBC Sports Philadelphia's John Clark reportsIm told if all goes expectedDeVonta Smith will get some plays tonight John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) Smith was sidelined for 2 1/2 weeks because of the injury. He returned to practice earlier this week and participated in team drills. | Philadelphia Eagles Brad Kaaya Jersey (@Eagles) MORE: Eagles coach Nick Sirianni has been hopeful that Smith would see some action before the regular season."I always think its nece sary for guys to play in preseason and go through that," earlier in the week.Now, it appears Smith will finally do that and get his feet wet Chris Lykes Jersey against NFL competition.Smith was the 10th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. The Eagles traded up from No. 12with the archrival Cowboysto secure his services, and Dejan Vasiljevic Jersey it's easy to see why. Smith caught 117 pa ses for 1,856 yards and 23 touchdowns during his final collegiate season at Alabama. He became the first wide receiver to win the Heisman Trophy since Michigan's Desmond Howard in 1991.While there were questions about Smith's frame he weighs just 175 pounds, which is light for a receiver the Eagles think he can be a top receiving weapon."Obviously, Anthony Mack Jersey DeVonta is a big-time player for us," general manager Howie Roseman after the draft,"sowe were going to get Jimmy Graham Jersey this guy and make sure he got on our football team. Weve got an offensive coach here. We think this guy is a difference-maker."Smith will have his first chance to prove he can be one Thursday when he faces the Patriots.